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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 266.47 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 266.47 and 119.55 is: 164.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 266.47 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/266.47 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 266.47 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 31,856.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,856.49/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.89

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